Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with bacon, eggs, and parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2
Prepare the Bacon
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Mix the Egg Yolks and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.
4
Combine Everything
Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with bacon. Quickly pour in the egg mixture, tossing everything together. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach a creamy consistency. Season with salt to taste.
5
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.